Visitors flocked to Blackpool this weekend despite warnings that surrounding areas will be placed into lockdown soon. Pictures show a packed beach and large gatherings on streets and bars as many ignored pleas from health experts not to 'flock' to the seaside resort.
Many shared photos from the Lancashire town, expressing concern over the lack of social distancing. Some of the pictures, taken outside Coral Island and Golden Mile Amusements on the Promenade, show large clusters of people together, most of whom are not wearing masks, Lancashire Live reports.
One person wrote on Twitter : "Many people predicted it and so it happened, it seemed everyone came to Blackpool last night.
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